James Webster Smith

Type: Person

As of November 2026, James Webster Smith has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Feb 2025). Central to the episode’s Reconstruction-era integration narrative as the first Black cadet admitted to West Point (1870) and a key case of harassment, isolation, and…

West Point cadet (first Black cadet admitted) at United States Military Academy (West Point) specializing in Reconstruction-era U.S. military history (as subject), Early integration of U.S. military institutions (as subject).

James Webster Smith at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardFeb 2025 on American History Tellers
RoleWest Point cadet (first Black cadet admitted)
AffiliationUnited States Military Academy (West Point)

Who talks about James Webster Smith on podcasts?

James Webster Smith came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2025 on American History Tellers.

What is James Webster Smith mentioned alongside?

James Webster Smith is most often mentioned alongside Michael Howard and Henry O. Flipper.

Worked with: Michael Howard, Henry O. Flipper